Ohio § 2505.34
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2505.34, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2505.34.
In an appeal on questions of law and fact, if the judgment of an appellate court is
substantially the same as the final order of an administrative officer, agency, board,
department, tribunal, commission, or other instrumentality, whose final order is the
subject of the appeal, or if such an appeal is dismissed for want of prosecution,
damages may be awarded as follows: (A) If the judgment involves the payment of money other than in a nominal amount, unless
the appellate court is satisfied that there were reasonable grounds for the appeal,
it shall be adjudged that the appellant pay the appellee five per cent on the amount
of that money or, if the court is satisfied that the appeal was for delay merely,
that he pay ten per cent on the amount of that money. (B) In other appeals, including those in which a judgment is for a nominal and [ sic ] amount of money, costs only, or both, unless the court is satisfied that a reasonable
ground existed for the appeal, it shall grant damages to the appellee in any sum considered
reasonable, not exceeding two hundred dollars.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2505.34
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2505.34 cover?
Section 2505.34 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 2505.34?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2505.34" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2505.34 apply to my situation?
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